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OCTRA Extraordinary Rules and Procedures Related to Equine Herpes Virus for the 2021 Competition Season.

In light of the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) outbreaks in Europe and the United States, where outbreaks have already affected equestrian competitions, and subsequent EHV outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec, the OCTRA Vet Committee reviewed bio-security protocols and health and welfare recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), the Canada Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), and the University of Guelph regarding this highly contagious and potentially fatal equine disease.

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OCTRA’s New Sanctioning Director is Kim Woolley!.

Kim comes to us with a large amount of experience. She will be a great asset to our Ride Managers. Please feel free to contact her if you are interested in hosting an event or if you need help from the board for your current event.”

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HOW TO PROTECT CANADA’S HERD FROM EQUINE HERPESVIRUS.

The following article is from Equestrian Canada

March 5, 2021, Equestrian Canada Newsletter

Equestrian Canada (EC) is responding to the Equine Herpesvirus (EVH-1) outbreaks in the United States and Europe in close collaboration with all relevant partners and government authorities.

Future communications are forthcoming regarding EC’s plans to ensure a safe start to the competition season for both human and equine athletes. Meanwhile, EC urges everyone to exercise extreme caution regarding the movement of equines.

What is EVH-1?
EVH-1 is a common DNA disease that causes abortion, respiratory disease and neurological disease in equines. More information on EVH-1 can be found through the American Association of Equine Practitioners and Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

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2020 Awards…Yes, there will be a few.

With only one event this season you might think no awards would be presented this year. While the criteria for breed, discipline and competition awards does eliminate those, once the numbers are crunched, there may be awards for Worker Credits and Lifetime Distance Rewards for riders and horses. Also Art King will present the High Vet Score Award.

The Esau Lewin Award for Outstanding OCTRA Member will still be presented. This is a nominated award so please submit your nominations to the secretary.

And Stall of Fame or Honour Roll horse nominations should also be sent to the secretary.

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2020 Cala-Boogie Results Are Posted.

“The Cala-Boogie Endurance Horse Rides” results are posted here. NOTE: You must login to see the results.  Congratulations to Pauline Fleming, the volunteers, the vets and the riders for managing to pull off a successful event in the midst of a global pandemic. COVID-19 protocols were established for the ride, the local health authority signed off, and the results speak for themselves.

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